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DOJ probes 5 TV networks over White House pool's coverage halt, antitrust law

October 11, 2026

Summary

The Justice Department is investigating five major TV networks for alleged antitrust violations after they briefly suspended pool coverage in response to the White House barring CNN, MS NOW, and Politico.

Coverage by lane

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  • Trump’s DOJ probes major TV networks over response to White House ban of CNN - CNN

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  • DOJ investigating 5 major TV networks over response to White House press ban
  • DOJ says it's investigating whether White House TV pool's coverage halt violated antitrust law
  • US justice department investigates TV networks over Trump pool coverage

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